*AUTHOR'S NOTE* You're all going to hate me for saying this but...I'm going on holiday on Wednesday. For a week. Therefore no chapters. I'm sorry! Please don't kill me guys. Also sorry I've missed writing here for one or two days; I was having a writer's block. Nevertheless let's proceed on! PS- Someone commented on the way I spelt Toby's dog's name. I'm not sure on the spelling because everybody always says a different spelling and each way I've tried to spell it I've been told I've been wrong. So at the end of the day you know who I am talking about so please don't confuse me with more spellings haha.

Chapter 16.

*KATIE'S POINT OF VIEW*

As soon as I reached my house I had worked out my plan. I would catch the bus to the airport as soon as I had packed and I would just pick a random flight when I got there to book a seat on and see how it went from there. I didn't care if I had to sleep rough for a night or two in a new country whilst I searched for a place to stay- anything would be better than staying here and getting found by Terry.

The first thing I did when I got inside my house was pouring a glass of water and gulping it down thirstily. I was thoroughly exhausted from racing back to my house at speed in case Toby woke early and I needed to get my breath back.

RING! RING RING!

I glanced at my phone worriedly. Toby. He was awake! I stared the phone down until the ringing had stopped and hastily threw my glass in to the sink. Now knowing Toby was awake and realising I wasn't with him probably meant I didn't have much time left until he came looking for me. That is if he even cared that much. But why should he? I'm nothing.

I rushed out of the kitchen and in to my bedroom to find my suitcase. I emptied the contents of my hospital overnight bag in there and went looking around my room picking things from here and there that would be necessary to my well-being. My laptop, phone charger, more clothes...anything for a long stay.

I was rushing about so much that by the end of it I was sweating and panting hard. Grabbing a hair band I scraped my hair back in a tight pony tail and scratched at my arm nervously wondering if I had missed anything. Dismissing the thought I was forgetting something I quickly zipped up the suitcase and dragged it out the room.

"W...What are you doing Katie?"

I froze and looked up shocked. At the bottom of the stairs stood Toby. I didn't get away quick enough.

"H...how did y-you get in?" I stumbled? "The door was left open" Toby replied with a tone of worry in his voice and fear in his eyes. Obviously I forgot to close the door when I was in such a hurry.

I decided to ignore Toby's presence and continued to lug my suitcase slowly down the stairs keeping my eyes fixated on the suitcase and nothing else. Toby just stood there silently staring at me (I could feel his gaze pressing in to me as if it was physically pushing me) as if he was waiting for an explanation. But I was not prepared to tell him.

I reached the bottom of the stairs and tried to exit through the front door whilst still ignoring Toby but he instantly moved and stood in my way; blocking my direction to the door.

"Excuse me" I said calmly looking down at my feet. Toby stayed stubborn and folded his arms. "I'll ask you again" he said "What are you doing?"

"I'm leaving if you don't mind" I replied beginning to shake. "Well I do mind actually Katie. You're SUPPOSED to be my girlfriend!" Toby exclaimed; emphasising the 'supposed'.

"I can't stay here anymore Toby. It is vital that I leave now. I'm sorry I hurt you and I'm sorry for thinking we ever had a chance. I shouldn't have been so selfish"

Toby suddenly broke down in to tears. "Don't you get it Katie? I love you! I love you with all my heart! The only selfish thing you could do would be to leave me! We do stand a chance and we can make it work!" Hearing Toby saying those three magic words I broke down in to tears too.

"I love you too Toby- more than you can ever imagine! But I HAVE to leave America now...you don't understand!" Toby gasped. "Leaving America? What Why?!"

"Like I said" I replied "you don't understand". "Then make me understand!" he shouted sobbing. It broke my heart to see him like this and even more knowing it was due to my fault. "I can't tell you Toby. They sworn me to secrecy. It's part of the deal".

I walked over the sofa and sat on it with my head in my hands. Toby mirrored this action and sat beside me. He managed to control his sobbing and pulled himself together a bit more. "Who sworn you to secrecy? Whoever they are cannot tell you what to do now. It's just me and you. Please Katie".

I shook my head in my hands. "You can't know. I have to leave because being here is dangerous for both of us". Not having time for a reaction Toby suddenly lifted my head with his finger under my chin and kissed me softly on the lips. I didn't pull away and I could feel his tears falling on my skin and I was pretty sure he could feel mine too.

Toby pulled away. "I love you silly. I love you more than anything in this world. I would happily give up everything for you- even my YouTube channel! You're the love of my life and whatever you are going through we are going to get through it as a couple".

I smiled appreciatively at Toby with watery eyes but I shook my head in sadness. "It's not that easy Toby. I'm sorry. I'm not prepared to put you in danger too. And I'm scared living here now, I really am".

He put his hand on my chest above my heart. I knew he could feel my heart beating hard. "As long as you live I will always love you and protect you Katie from anything bad in the world. Whatever is scaring you I can make it all go away and keep you safe" he then grabbed my hand and placed it above his heart. His heart was going at a quicker rate. "Our hearts belong together" he said. "...So please tell me what is wrong"

I sighed. I couldn't just walk out now on Toby. I owed him an explanation.

At least then he might understand why I have to leave.